SAN DIEGO - December 10, 2001 - Silicon Valley Bank (the "Bank"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bancshares, announced that it provided Myrica Networks, Inc. (Myrica Networks) with a $3 million capital term loan.

San Diego-based Myrica Networks, a communications networking company, will use the financing to purchase equipment and software.

"This financing from Silicon Valley Bank demonstrates confidence in our management team and business plan," said Sreen Raghavan, chief executive officer of Myrica Networks. "We are pleased to work with an experienced financial institution that will help us as we grow our company."

"Myrica is poised to become a leader in the communications networking industry," said Jeff Huhn, senior relationship manager in Silicon Valley Bank's San Diego office. "The company has demonstrated excellent growth potential with a seasoned management team."

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SAN DIEGO - December 10, 2001 - Silicon Valley Bank (the "Bank"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bancshares, announced that it provided Myrica Networks, Inc. (Myrica Networks) with a $3 million capital term loan.

San Diego-based Myrica Networks, a communications networking company, will use the financing to purchase equipment and software.

"This financing from Silicon Valley Bank demonstrates confidence in our management team and business plan," said Sreen Raghavan, chief executive officer of Myrica Networks. "We are pleased to work with an experienced financial institution that will help us as we grow our company."

"Myrica is poised to become a leader in the communications networking industry," said Jeff Huhn, senior relationship manager in Silicon Valley Bank's San Diego office. "The company has demonstrated excellent growth potential with a seasoned management team."